Pakistani Cricketer Sohaib Maqsood made allegations of being cheated in a huge PKR 14 million car scam in Multan

In a shocking discovery that sent shock waves across Pakistan’s sporting community, veteran cricketer Sohaib Maqsood has made allegations of being cheated in a huge PKR 14 million car scam. The discovery, which took place in Multan, has left far-reaching questions regarding the safety and purity of car transactions in Pakistan, even for the country’s celebrities.

The veteran cricketer, renowned for his big-hitting and composed presence on the pitch, could never have dreamed of such dishonesty off it. Maqsood claims that a Multan showroom owner sold his luxury car—worth PKR 1.4 crore—against his will and without having the original documents in hand.

The Twist of Fate: Bogus Documents and a Second Betrayal

The ordeal did not end there. In what seems to be a meticulously plotted deception, the perpetrator tried to make amends to Maqsood by offering him another vehicle. That vehicle, though, came with phony documents, adding to the deceit. To add insult to injury, the fraudster allegedly pulled out yet another PKR 7 million from the cricketer in the name of laying the issue to rest.

The fraud was revealed only when Sohaib Maqsood tracked down his original car in Lahore, a discovery that shocked fans and authorities alike. But the unknowing—or even knowing—buyer who acquired the car did not want to return it, trapping the cricketer in a legal and emotional duel.

A Plea for Justice from a National Athlete

Taking to social media, Maqsood publicly called upon the Punjab government and law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively against the culprits. His appeal struck a chord:
“If a national player can be defrauded so easily, imagine what happens to common citizens.”

His words speak to a dark reality that goes beyond individual loss—it’s a commentary on system negligence that incentivizes cheats and erodes public trust.

Public Reaction: Outrage and Support

The incident has evoked a storm of outrage and sympathy on social media. Fans, fellow cricketers, and celebrities have come out in support of Maqsood, demanding strict accountability and reforms within the country’s vehicle trade and registration processes. Most people have demanded that the Punjab Police and anti-fraud agencies take serious note of the case.

It is not the first time celebrities or sportspeople have become victims of such scams in Pakistan, but the magnitude of deception and audacity in the case of Maqsood is what makes it so worrisome.

Trust, Transparency, and the Road Ahead

The episode highlights the compelling need for tighter regulation of car dealerships, online authentication of ownership documents, and strong legal safeguards to shield citizens against fraud. For an international player who has played for Pakistan, this experience is humiliating as well as heart-shattering.

As governments begin investigations, Sohaib Maqsood fans hope that justice will be swift not only for Sohaib Maqsood but to establish a precedent to discourage such scams in the future.

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